Here's everything to know about who wears a guardian cap in the NFL, including the six players who have worn the new, protective helmet in 2024.

This time of year, during football season, concussion prevention is a big topic. You may have also noticed the NFL taking an extra step to keep players safe. Some players have opted to wear the “guardian cap.

Jabrill Peppers, the former North Jersey high school football star, returned to the Garden State with the New England Patriots on Thursday night.

The padded headgear known as a Guardian Cap is meant to reduce the risk of concussions — and later development of CTE — for NFL players.

Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah wears colorful African clothing on game days, his choices earning him recognition from GQ as the NFL’s most stylish player.

Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was the first Browns player to wear a protective Guardian Cap in a NFL game. No, it is not a baseball cap. The protective cap is worn over the actual helmet to provide extra protection against head injuries such as concussions.